48 game comparison - 2021 v 2022

[Hskrbsbl2020]

Pitching

ERA
2021 = 3.81
2022 = 4.75

Total runs allowed
2021 = 200 (4.16/game)
2022 = 273 (5.69/game)

WHIP
2021 = 1.26
2022 = 1.42

Batting average against
2021 = .236
2022 = .257

Complete Games
2021 = 1
2022 = 3
I prefer innings per start as a more effective/important stat but too much research to do for 2022, as 2021 had 5 starters while 2022 has 9

Saves
2021 = 12
2022 = 6
Not sure how to find blown saves

Hits
2021 = 372 (7.125/game)
2022 = 412 (8.58/game)

Doubles - Triples - HR's
2021 = 69 - 6 - 42 (2.44/game)
2022 = 91 - 8 - 47 (3.06/game)

Walks
2021 = 165 (3.44/game)
2022 = 176 (3.66/game)

HBP
2021 = 49 (1.02/game)
2022 = 53 (1.1/game)

Strikeouts
2021 = 440 (9.16/game)
2022 = 393 (8.19/game)

Wild pitches
2021 = 32 (.66/game)
2022 = 44 (.92/game)

Stolen bases
2021 = 15-29 (51.8% success rate)
2022 = 34-47 (72.4% success rate)
I fully understand this goes towards catchers, but pitchers have a lot to do with it as well

Hitting

Average
2021 = .279
2022 = .246

OPS
2021 = .822
2022 = .749

OB%
2021 = .379
2022 = .360

Slugging %
2021 = .443
2022 = .389

Runs
2021 = 335 (6.98/game)
2022 = 280 (5.83/game)

Hits
2021 = 456 (9.5/game)
2022 = 389 (8.10/game)

Doubles - Triples - HR's
2021 = 75 - 9 - 59 (2.98/game)
2022 = 71 - 13 - 43 (2.64/game)

RBI's
2021 = 296 (6.17/game)
2022 = 245 (5.1/game)

Walks
2021 = 223 (4.65/game)
2022 = 212 (4.42/game)

HBP
2021 = 48 (1/game)
2022 = 78 (1.62/game)

Strikeouts
2021 = 429 (8.94/game)
2022 = 437 (9.10/game)

Stolen bases
2021 = 65-80 (82.4% success)
2022 = 54-75 (72% success)

Defense

Fielding %
2021 = .979
2022 = .969

Errors
2021 = 36 (.75/game)
2022 = 55 (1.15/game)

Double plays
2021 = 34 (.7/game)
2022 = 31 (.65/game)

Difference with defense has been the atrocious IF play; 37 errors by 5 infielders in 2022 compared to less than half that number in 2021. Specifically Brice Matthews (.917), followed closely by Core Jackson (.939) which is simply unacceptable for 2 middle guys!! Shoutout to Cam Chick, dude has completely flipped a 180 defensively - props to him!

 

[k9_r]

Thinking blown saves can be spotted in the box scores.
Don't think I could pull it off though. Can't trust myself to get it right all the way to the end of all those box scores. Good luck to anyone trying that.

 

[Hskrbsbl2020]

Good luck to you.

Oh, I won't be doing that but thanks. I read your edit 😃

 

[Hskrbsbl2020]

1-run games
2021 = 2-2
2022 = 4-11

 

[Danimal4NU]

If you look at Nebraska's batting average last year, which lead the conference, it would rank 7th in the conference this year. The biggest thing I have realized is last year the team was fully prepared to play when the season began. It appears many schools felt the season would be canceled again and they were not prepared to play when the season started.

I still am a believer in Brice Matthews but he is a frustrating player. He plays poor defense and his hitting leaves a lot to be desired. I really wish he would focus on being a great college leadoff hitter as opposed to being a HR threat. I know MLB is all about HRs but he doesn't have the defense right now to even sniff the majors. Be a good college player and see where it leads. He could be a guy who could steal a ton of bases next year but he needs to buy into that.

11 one run loses and avering 2x as many unearned runs a game compared to last year is the story of the season. Last year the defense was outstanding and I believe it is why the season was so successful.

Thanks for the write up.

 

[sklarbodds]

Well at least we improved in complete games, triples and HBP's

Seriously though.. It's almost statistically impossible not to improve in basically any category. Wow.

 

[k9_r]

Add this little nugget to the mix. We've played 13 games where one team scored 10+ runs.
We went 11-2 in those games. I know, weird, right?
Oh yeah, our two losses? 4-21 & 1-19 <---- wow.

Last year we went 14-2 in such games and 8-10, 7-10 in those two losses.

But it just seems so schizophrenic that we could go 11-2 in high run games in a season where we played such horrible baseball. We did that though. Also, when we beat Indiana 19-7, we scored more runs than in any game last year. More weird stuff.

 

[Hskrbsbl2020]

If you look at Nebraska's batting average last year, which lead the conference, it would rank 7th in the conference this year.

I'd love to see the 2021 line-up against 2022 B1G pitching. I think what you're referring to is more of an indictment on B1G pitching this year compared to last. Which makes our 2022 numbers more sickening.

Friday guys in 2021 were big time prospects. Good luck repeating this in the 2022 MLB draft.

2021 B1G pitchers drafted
2nd round - Schwellenbach (Nebraska)*
2nd round - Hajjar (Michigan)
3rd round - Brown (Indiana)**
3rd round - Burke (Maryland)
3rd round - Povich (Nebraska)
7th round - Bierman (Indiana)
9th round - Burhenn (Ohio State)**
9th round - Larkin (Penn State)***
10th round - Litwicki (Indiana) reliever
10th round - Sommer (Indiana)
11th round - Wallace (Iowa)

* closer
** Saturday guy
*** Mixed weekend guy

 

[Danimal4NU]

I'd love to see the 2021 line-up against 2022 B1G pitching. I think what you're referring to is more of an indictment on B1G pitching this year compared to last. Which makes our 2022 numbers more sickening.

Friday guys in 2021 were big time prospects. Good luck repeating this in the 2022 MLB draft.

2021 B1G pitchers drafted
2nd round - Schwellenbach (Nebraska)*
2nd round - Hajjar (Michigan)
3rd round - Brown (Indiana)**
3rd round - Burke (Maryland)
3rd round - Povich (Nebraska)
7th round - Bierman (Indiana)
9th round - Burhenn (Ohio State)**
9th round - Larkin (Penn State)***
10th round - Litwicki (Indiana) reliever
10th round - Sommer (Indiana)
11th round - Wallace (Iowa)

* closer
** Saturday guy
*** Mixed weekend guy

I agree with you, but I think it is more of an indication the team came to play last year while I dont believe other teams did. It seems nearly impossible for guys like Everett, Anderson, Chick, and Matthews to be hitting the same or worse with the level of pitching in the conference this year.

 

[coolonetoo]

The biggest thing I have realized is last year the team was fully prepared to play when the season began. It appears many schools felt the season would be canceled again and they were not prepared to play when the season started.

I don’t agree with this. Although it was ridiculous how long it took the B1G to put together a schedule, all sports in the 2020-21 calendar had been played to that point (although some fall sports were moved to winter/spring). I don’t think anyone anywhere was expecting the season to be canceled.

 

[coolonetoo]

Add this little nugget to the mix. We've played 13 games where one team scored 10+ runs.
We went 11-2 in those games. I know, weird, right?
Oh yeah, our two losses? 4-21 & 1-19 <---- wow.

Last year we went 14-2 in such games and 8-10, 7-10 in those two losses.

But it just seems so schizophrenic that we could go 11-2 in high run games in a season where we played such horrible baseball. We did that though. Also, when we beat Indiana 19-7, we scored more runs than in any game last year. More weird stuff.

Three words: Feast or famine.

 

[sklarbodds]

I don’t agree with this. Although it was ridiculous how long it took the B1G to put together a schedule, all sports in the 2020-21 calendar had been played to that point (although some fall sports were moved to winter/spring). I don’t think anyone anywhere was expecting the season to be canceled.

The drop in pitching this year might even be directly attributed to not having midweek games last year. I will never ever ever get over that monumentally stupid decision.

 

[Wyldcard]

Pitching

ERA
2021 = 3.81
2022 = 4.75

Total runs allowed
2021 = 200 (4.16/game)
2022 = 273 (5.69/game)

WHIP
2021 = 1.26
2022 = 1.42

Batting average against
2021 = .236
2022 = .257

Complete Games
2021 = 1
2022 = 3
I prefer innings per start as a more effective/important stat but too much research to do for 2022, as 2021 had 5 starters while 2022 has 9

Saves
2021 = 12
2022 = 6
Not sure how to find blown saves

Hits
2021 = 372 (7.125/game)
2022 = 412 (8.58/game)

Doubles - Triples - HR's
2021 = 69 - 6 - 42 (2.44/game)
2022 = 91 - 8 - 47 (3.06/game)

Walks
2021 = 165 (3.44/game)
2022 = 176 (3.66/game)

HBP
2021 = 49 (1.02/game)
2022 = 53 (1.1/game)

Strikeouts
2021 = 440 (9.16/game)
2022 = 393 (8.19/game)

Wild pitches
2021 = 32 (.66/game)
2022 = 44 (.92/game)

Stolen bases
2021 = 15-29 (51.8% success rate)
2022 = 34-47 (72.4% success rate)
I fully understand this goes towards catchers, but pitchers have a lot to do with it as well

Hitting

Average
2021 = .279
2022 = .246

OPS
2021 = .822
2022 = .749

OB%
2021 = .379
2022 = .360

Slugging %
2021 = .443
2022 = .389

Runs
2021 = 335 (6.98/game)
2022 = 280 (5.83/game)

Hits
2021 = 456 (9.5/game)
2022 = 389 (8.10/game)

Doubles - Triples - HR's
2021 = 75 - 9 - 59 (2.98/game)
2022 = 71 - 13 - 43 (2.64/game)

RBI's
2021 = 296 (6.17/game)
2022 = 245 (5.1/game)

Walks
2021 = 223 (4.65/game)
2022 = 212 (4.42/game)

HBP
2021 = 48 (1/game)
2022 = 78 (1.62/game)

Strikeouts
2021 = 429 (8.94/game)
2022 = 437 (9.10/game)

Stolen bases
2021 = 65-80 (82.4% success)
2022 = 54-75 (72% success)

Defense

Fielding %
2021 = .979
2022 = .969

Errors
2021 = 36 (.75/game)
2022 = 55 (1.15/game)

Double plays
2021 = 34 (.7/game)
2022 = 31 (.65/game)

Difference with defense has been the atrocious IF play; 37 errors by 5 infielders in 2022 compared to less than half that number in 2021. Specifically Brice Matthews (.917), followed closely by Core Jackson (.939) which is simply unacceptable for 2 middle guys!! Shoutout to Cam Chick, dude has completely flipped a 180 defensively - props to him!

Dude it was only a matter of time with Chick when his bat woke up and was to be expected just like our other hitters such as Anderson and Evrett and their bats have. Those guys last year were spot on in their hitting. Also Chick is back to playing defense like he was last year and as well was to be expected.

 

[Hskrbsbl2020]

Dude it was only a matter of time when his bat woke up and was to be expected just like our other hitters such as Anderson and Evrett and their bats have. Those guys last year were spot on in their hitting.

WTF you talking about?

 

[Wyldcard]

WTF you talking about?

Read the update as more was added

 

[Hskrbsbl2020]

Read the update as more was added

Chick was not a good defender in 2021, that's how a true freshmen (Matthews) played 2B & an even poorer hitter (Hagge) played LF split with Foster. Brice started 34 of his 36 at 2B while the other 2 started 38 of 48.

Cam was a defensive liability in 2021 hence him DH'ing, a lot. He's turned it around 180 degrees this season and deserves the acknowledgment.

 

[HuskerFan31]

Chick was not a good defender in 2021, that's how a true freshmen (Matthews) played 2B & an even poorer hitter (Hagge) played LF split with Foster. Brice started 34 of his 36 at 2B while the other 2 started 38 of 48.

Cam was a defensive liability in 2021 hence him DH'ing, a lot. He's turned it around 180 degrees this season and deserves the acknowledgment.

I think Cam Chick pre 2022 was possibly the worst infielder and also the worst outfielder I had ever seen at NU. He has turned into a really solid OF this season and has done well filling in at 2B when needed.